stillness, softness...

Hinako Omori - Sounds Of The Forest

Q&A: https://mixmag.net/feature/li-yilei-impact-interview-mix

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Impact: Li Yilei

So for the final mix of the year in the Take a Trip series we have @hinakoomori , a musician with a love for synthesizers and anything that makes interesting sounds. 

Hinako's own production combines ambientspace-synths with field recordings and her own ethereal vocals. Thematically, her music is influenced by the idea of space and infinity, floating into separate universes — everything being transparent and lucid, and the idea that nothing is permanent.

For the mix Hinako decided to do a sonic representation of a dream they had recently, that they scrawled into their iPhone notes when they woke up one morning… all the tracks are chosen around the theme of the dream.

The Dream: Walking around the Swiss alps on a day off, and I get lost trying to record the sound of icicles. I take a train towards the mountains to a large film auditorium, where the whole class is sat round wearing headphones.The ground is springy and spongy.

As always, sit back, relax and take a load off. Enjoy.

Tracklisting:
Celestial : CINNAMON SNOWFLAKE
Akiko Yano and Shunichi Makaino : Omoide No Sampo-michi (Promenade of Memories)
Susumu Yokota : Ama and the Mountain
Pauline Anna Strom : Virgin Ice
Julianna Barwick and Ikue Mori : Stalactite Castle
Saloli : Ice World
Colleen : Another world
Aaron Dilloway and Lucrecia Dalt : The Tunnel
Mega Bog : Station to Station
Christian Rønn and Ikue Mori : The Path
Howie Lee : The Door of Aspiration
Satomimagae : Tsuchi
Woo : Whiich Ever Way You Are Going, You Are Going Wrong
Claire Rousay : going home
Gia Margaret : Goodnight

Take a Trip with Hinako Omori

I Want To Kick Your Face In
Recorded Christmas Eve
London 24.12.2021

FEATURING:

KORG MS20
PROPHET 08
AKAI SAMPLER
MODULAR OVERSTAYER
ROLAND 909
SONTRONICS ARIA

I Want To Kick Your Face In

New World

New World (Hinako Omori Remix)

Absorb(ed)on Skylab Radio, aired 1 December 2022.

E10 with UK-based ambient synthesist, Hinako Omori. A very special hour of music that extends little moments from 'a journey...', her recent album released on Houndstooth. Ripples, like light on water.

@hinakoomori @hinakoomori @hinakoomori
hinakoomori.bandcamp.com/album/a-journey

Tracklist:
Carmen Villain - Planetarium
Laurie Spiegel - Strand of Life (“Viroid”)
Francesca Heart - A’marina
Brian Eno - Reflection
Josiah Steinbrick - (Four Synthesisers, Two Bells on Tuned Wood)
Tsegue-Maryam Guebrou - Evening Breeze
E Ruscha V - Lights Passing By
Julianna Barwick - The Magic Place
Caterina Barbieri - Transfixed
LI YILEI - A Star Without Guidance
tamanaramen - kira
The Irrepressibles - Transition Instrumental
Mabe Fratti - Siempre Tocas Algo
Tomoko Sauvage - In Some Brighter Sphere
Ann Annie - Oceans Away
Marina Herlop - miu - Choir Version
Pauline Oliveros - Reverberations
Hinako Omori - Teleport

E10 - Hinako Omori: Teleport

Near momentary w/ Hinako Omori & Kloxii - 25/04/2023

in full bloom

foundation

cyanotype memories

cyanotype memories (Single Version)

ember

A remix album can be one of many things; a homage to the original material, a deconstruction/reconstruction of the original material or as found here on Klara Lewis’ Thankful Remixes a deeply moving and soulful exploration of the sounds and ideas located within the original works. All participants are a part of Lewis’ Swedish network and were invited to participate, as peers and as friends.

The gifted multi-instrumentalist Pelle Westlin launches proceedings with an intimate and moving take on the track 4U reworking the original emotional reverse tape work into a deeply affecting piece for acoustic guitar, clarinet and voice. Lewis and Westlins paths crossed as teenagers in Uppsala when they were both starting out as musicians and Lewis has since been inspired by Westlins unique fragile tone.

Baba Stiltzs’ pivot from House Music to minimal and immediate guitar and vocals sparked Lewis curiosity and after Stiltz invited Lewis to remix his track “Stockholm” earlier this year Lewis couldn’t wait to return the invitation. Stiltz presents another guitar work, one which extends the original material to a unique untethered territory. This cover of the original Thankful is laid bare as the chords found in this work are subtly strummed amongst discreet ambience.

The legendary Swedish producer Peder Mannerfelt radically switches gears with his ecstasy ladden dancefloor take on the track Top. Ten years ago Mannerfelt invited Lewis to release an EP on his label and they have since been collaborators and friends. Mannerfelts’ life affirming experimental techno is a constant inspiration for Lewis.

A more recent appearance on the Stockholm scene is that of Lokalfrågan, a duo between artist rip ME (Em Silén) and electronic musician bas bleau (Nora Pollak). Lewis describes them as an intimate and atmospheric bedroom band and that is apparent here with their minimal and beautiful take on 4U. To compare and contrast the two versions of this track on this remix album is also a delight lending as they do to the open ended nature of the original compositions.

The final contribution is from Erik Enocksson, another of Lewis favourites. Enockssons’ music for the films “Farväl Falkenberg” and ”Man Tänker Sitt” soundtracked Lewis teens in Uppsala. Enocksson brings his signature euphoric melancholy with an effortlessly emotional take on Thankful. Enockssons' version is a moving meld of the original composition with stark edits and powerfully fragile acoustic guitar and field recordings.

The theme of the original Thankful LP was a sincere and heartfelt tribute to her friend and label mentor Peter Rehberg. With this follow up of collaborations Klara extends the gesture with an invitation to her immediate community of musicians and friends. The offer to rework the original material is also a means to show gratitude to the work and inspiration each have provided to Lewis’ own vision. Thankful once again showcases a variety of deeply affecting tracks as tributes and expands warmly on the original material.

Thankful Remixes

4U - Lokalfrågan Remix

Klara Lewis '4U - Lokalfrågan Remix' (EMEGO313RMX)

Hinako - Novation Peak - Music Demo

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